Virginia DUI Attorney

In Virginia, a drunk driving conviction can immediately result to two separate punishments. The first one is possible jail time combined with license suspension, fines, and so much more, depending on the severity of your particular driving under the influence (DUI) case. The first punishment is given through a criminal court. Aside from this criminal charge, you will be getting an immediate 7-day license suspension. It does not matter if you are not a native of Virginia. The interstate driver's license law makes it possible for your license to get suspended in the state of Virginia.

Virginia DUI laws

According to Virginia laws, a first time DUI can give you up to a year of license suspension with a $2500 fine and a year in jail. Of course, the most minor of first time DUI offenses can get you off with just a fine and a shorter period of license suspension. However, even if there is a fixed matrix on how the penalties should be dealt according to the severity and number of DUI offenses, your punishment will ultimately be up to the judge in charge. This means that you need a reputable Virginia DUI attorney to help you get off with a much lighter penalty.

The characteristics of a good Virginia DUI attorney

A reputable Virginia DUI attorney must be knowledgeable in drunk driving cases. He or she must know how to cast a shadow of doubt on positive chemical testing results. This should be especially true when your blood alcohol content (BAC) not only exceeds the 0.08 limit but is 0.15 or over. Extra high BAC will give you corresponding mandatory jail time even if it is your first offense. Your lawyer must be skilled in counteracting such BAC results.